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Music Masters is a family-owned, independent mobile dj company based in — get this — Bainbridge Island, Washington. Yes, the hometown of our homegirl Ariel! Not only does Offbeat Bride share that connection with Music Masters, but they've also been one of our sponsors for a gagillion years (roughly), Lovesick Expo vendors for the last two years, and has played tons of wild, offbeat weddings.

Do you have problems walking in heels? Today I'm gathering a few of my favorite wedges, focusing on glitter-crusted sparkly wedding wedges designed to give you a little twinkle on your toes. Gold shoes! Silver shoes! Platinum metallic shoes! Rainbow rhinestones! All here for you.

The movie posters in this wedding alone gave us the giggles and are SO worthy of a click here. Don't miss the bride's gorgeous reception dress, the short film moments, and the Gremlins star officiant. But the REAL moment here came with the couple's first dance… an homage to Romy and Michelle. You know the one!

Patrick took the sugar beast to task with that candy corn and it's making us long for Halloween weddings to come back. Only a little while longer and we'll be rolling around like puppies in Fall leaves looking at your Halloween wedding photos. In the meantime, let's get inspired by some spooky, creepy, and glam Halloween wedding ideas.

You may recall how the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act went down in Indiana around that time — Stephanie made the rainbow background as a sort of subtle middle-finger to the state government. They were married on the steps of the Indiana Historic Society, but their ceremony somewhat faced the Statehouse.

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Patrick took the sugar beast to task with that candy corn and it's making us long for Halloween weddings to come back. Only a little while longer and we'll be rolling around like puppies in Fall leaves looking at your Halloween wedding photos. In the meantime, let's get inspired by some spooky, creepy, and glam Halloween wedding ideas.

You may recall how the controversial Religious Freedom Restoration Act went down in Indiana around that time — Stephanie made the rainbow background as a sort of subtle middle-finger to the state government. They were married on the steps of the Indiana Historic Society, but their ceremony somewhat faced the Statehouse.

Does Kenneth not have the best smile? He does. He and Rene said their I Dos in California last August and followed it up with an arcade-game, Disney-photo-booth, s'mores-bar BASH. If you're not into arcade games, no worries, play some lawn games. Or go grab a Jasmine cut-out wig (PLUS earrings because those are the best part) in the photo booth.

Victoria's Secret can keep their angels, because this post is for the folks who have their eye on a different kind of fantastical creature. We're all familiar with Disney's The Little Mermaid , yet not every bride wants to be like Ariel (unless you mean our publisher, in which case everyone wants to be like Ariel). Thus for the brides and grooms on a mission to add a hint of mermaid sophistication to their wedding without drowning in clichés, here are six aquatic accessories that don't scream Disney.

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The movie posters in this wedding alone gave us the giggles and are SO worthy of a click here. Don't miss the bride's gorgeous reception dress, the short film moments, and the Gremlins star officiant. But the REAL moment here came with the couple's first dance… an homage to Romy and Michelle. You know the one!

Wait until you see the elaborate steampunk-themed cake with buttons, gears, and pipes all over at this geeky steampunk wedding in the UK. The bride's and bridesmaids' corsets, the top hats, the button bouquets, the MANY DIYed details, and the sweetest multi-person father/daughter dance ever make this wedding such a dream.

These two gorgeous ladies wanted an awesome party — excellent food and drinks flowing with positive vibes. Plus, there were some real lessons learned when it came to being positive on someone's wedding day. You'll want to read this advice. Don't miss their awesome ceremony entrance and gorgeous last-minute restaurant venue choice!

The theme of this organic farm wedding was a tribute to all of the amazing people in their lives. This couple runs in a unique circle of artists, farmers, cooks, and musicians, so they incorporated as many local vendors as possible, and highlight their abilities. Just wait until you see the awesome space, the gorgeous guest book poster, and of course, the surprise goat cuddle.

Glitter skulls, a mariachi band (just like the bride's parents had), a now-traditional limbo competition, and tons of colorful paper flower decor make this Dia de los Muertos wedding a must-see. You won't want to miss how the bride turned the first look on it's head. It's absolutely an idea you'll want to steal. Wait until you see what the couple did instead of a first dance: think a wedding-wide game of Cards Against Humanity!

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With pretty much every guest bringing some sort of recording device to a wedding nowadays, the odds of running into photobombers is growing increasingly higher. Many couples have avoided this with planning "unplugged" weddings; however, there are still a few types of people who don't like to play by the rules.

After having shot weddings for nearly seven years, I feel like I've seen enough photobombers to be able to not only classify them but have learned a little about how to deal with them. Here are, from my experience, the four categories of photobombers, and how to deal with them…

A lot of technology-focused couples already read their vows from their smart phone or tablet, but in case you're opting to print out or write out your vows, it never hurts to have a backup in case you forget them. Lizzy ended up forgetting her vows and reminded us why having a backup plan for everything is a smart choice.

If you're planning a name change after your wedding, the process can be a smidge daunting. But it's only a few steps in total and a requires a little organization. You can handle this! Here's how to change your name after the wedding.

I began to explain the difference between using a venue’s “inclusive” coordinator versus a day-of coordinator (or DOC, for short) that you bring in yourself. It’s a conversation I’ve had with several couples, usually at the beginning of wedding planning, so they can hopefully avoid this type of situation. I thought I'd also share this knowledge with everyone, because I think it’s important to understand the difference…

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Sometimes I browse the Knot (I know I KNOW) for etiquette tips about things I'm not sure of (traditional wording on invites, etc) or to get an outside perspective. Talk about a mistake! The last time I did this was to try and get a handle on exactly WHY it is such a breech of etiquette to do anything other than a traditional, scan gun, store registry. I bring this up only to point out my first big issue with "wedding etiquette" and that's the mistake of thinking that what's rude is universal. It isn't.

We featured a Filipino/Persian wedding that was held a lovely garden estate — that used to be a plantation. A commenter chimed in: "…not really sure if a Southern Plantation with slavery history is the ideal place for a wedding. I couldn't focus on the beauty of it knowing that it held such memories of immense suffering." This comment brings up so many interesting questions…

I haven't been asking for help, I haven't been delegating, and I've been overwhelmed and drowning in an endless sea of paperwork and DIY projects. I've been so worried about letting people help because I feel like only I know what the end result is "supposed" to be, and I'm scared that if someone else makes something it won't be "right." This is where my thinking needs to change…

Whether you're full on Suicide Girl status with head to toe tattoos or just want to make your partner swoon with a sneaky tease of your favorite piece, there are an infinite amount of dresses for a tattoo-friendly wedding. Of course the dresses you are about to see aren't just for those with ink (anyone can rock these styles!), these 12 tattoo wedding dresses that are extra perfect for showing off some inked skin.

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Chances are if you're offering food at your wedding, you're already thinking about potential allergy and dietary issues. We all either have our own dietary needs and/or know someone who eats vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, or otherwise. How much of a load off would it be for your special diet guests to see these helpful free printable food allergy and dietary labels on the table? No need to guess at what's in the recipe or eat that protein bar in their bag instead.

After you've played around with your names, your themes, and your favorite words because you've decide to come up with your most perfectly crafted #weddinghashtag, you'll need to let all your guests know to USE IT! We've created a little wedding hashtag sign printable that you can download, edit, and display.

Flowers are the oldest and most natural adornment for hair. They represent creation and a new beginning. With their scent and beauty, a few perfectly placed flowers can transform the simplest of hairstyles into breathtaking creations. For a kinky textured bride or groom for that matter, the floral afro is the perfect hairstyle.

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Music Masters is a family-owned, independent mobile dj company based in — get this — Bainbridge Island, Washington. Yes, the hometown of our homegirl Ariel! Not only does Offbeat Bride share that connection with Music Masters, but they've also been one of our sponsors for a gagillion years (roughly), Lovesick Expo vendors for the last two years, and has played tons of wild, offbeat weddings.

Do you have problems walking in heels? Today I'm gathering a few of my favorite wedges, focusing on glitter-crusted sparkly wedding wedges designed to give you a little twinkle on your toes. Gold shoes! Silver shoes! Platinum metallic shoes! Rainbow rhinestones! All here for you.

Once you've photographed Dick Van Dyke's seafoam circus wedding, it's hard to come down from that high. But boy are we going to try with Jenna and Robert's most delightful and so very Hollywood-themed Muppet wedding in LA captured by our sponsor Rawtography. We're going to show you a video highlight of this wedding that will make your knees go weak, and you'll running over to book your date with LA-based Rawtography for your own video.

If you're thinking about rocking a corset on your wedding day — either over or under your outfit — first of all, let me just say that you're making an awesome choice. We love corsets. Second of all, you'd be making an even more awesome choice by getting your corset made by our super-hot sponsor Dark Garden Corsetry and Couture. Needless to say, Dark Garden knows how to make amazing corsets for everyone…

If you're going for the "something old, something new" tradition, blue shoes are a pretty easy way to get a pop of color even if the rest of your wedding feels more understated, colorwise. (For me as a color-fiend, of course I'm like UNDERSTATED COLORS WHAT IS THIS I DON'T COMPREHEND.) Blue wedding shoes can be a great way of getting a little color-fiend on your feet, while maintaining your aesthetic visions elsewhere.